Instead of waiting for the Steam Machine, I tried turning my own mini PC into a living room gaming setup, and it's actually great.

As Microsoft continues to wrestle with the console-PC divide, Valve is rolling out a living room hardware strategy that Xbox has been chasing for years. Valve has made a bold return to PC hardware.

What if you could build a gaming PC that delivers smooth performance on modern titles, fits neatly into your living room setup, and costs less than $450? It might sound too good to be true, but thanks ...

Why this is important: For years, Valve’s experiments in living-room gaming hardware, including the original Steam Machines. largely failed to establish a mainstream foothold. This launch flips that ...

PCWorld observes that Xbox appears to be losing ground as gaming shifts toward PC-based living room experiences, with handheld PCs and cloud streaming leading this transformation. Valve’s Steam Deck ...

Valve’s revived Steam Machine, shown in a 2025 prototype render, blends the power of PC gaming with the convenience of a living room console. Valve is preparing a major return to the living room after ...

What if living room gaming could finally combine the ease of a console with the power of a PC, without the headaches of compatibility issues? Below, NerdNest takes you through how Valve’s new Steam ...